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International School of Beijing - Dual Language Program Coordinator

Job Type:

Full-time

Language(s):

Mandarin

English

Part of the International School of Beijing's mission is to provide an “academically rigorous, balanced, and engaging learning environment enriched by being in China” where each student’s unique potential is developed. We began our Chinese-English dual language program last school year, in PreK 3 and 4, expanded to Grade 1 this year and will go up a grade level each year till we reach Grade 5 in the year 2022. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced educator who will lead the Dual Language Program in line with the ISB strategic plan, and sustain a culture conducive to continuous improvement across the school.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership Functions:

Provides leadership for ISB’s dual language teachers in collaboration with Elementary School leadership and Office of Learning.

Seeks and promotes innovations in delivery of instruction and brings knowledge of effective materials, methods, and strategies that encourage successful learning for dual language students.

Collaborates with teachers to promote instructional consistency and shared direction.

Uses assessment and data to shape and monitor the effectiveness of the Dual Language (DL) program and maintain alignment with vision and curriculum.

Explains and promotes the DL program to the community, including giving workshops to educate and engage.

Serves as a source of specialized information on theory and practice in language acquisition, literacy and dual immersion education and learning for teachers and the community.

Collaborates with the Director of Chinese to support Chinese Language development in the DL program.

Regularly meets with ES principal to ensure articulation, common purpose and program development of Dual Language.

Collaborates with the ES Principal to standardize policies and procedures across the DL program and monitor their implementation.

Applies skills in cultural competence and organizes activities to reinforce the cross-cultural goals of the program.

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Supports the implementation of the Dual Language program and successive/corresponding program offerings across other grade levels in conjunction with divisional leadership

Coordinates efforts with the Office of Learning and the Director of Chinese to ensure articulation of program design and curriculum in partner languages that foster success for students with differing learning styles, abilities and interests

Promotes instructional strategies that lead to real language proficiency in culturally authentic situations

Manages meetings with the DL teachers in order to have the maximum impact on student learning